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Preview: Arsenal v Leicester By Tum Balogun  Mikel Arteta’s men have energised even the most lethargic Gunners fans by following up their stellar summer shopping spree with a confident opening day performance against Crystal Palace in South London. With many tipping the side for a top-four spot - and a few even dreaming of a title jaunt - Arsenal gear up for gameweek two at home to Leicester City on Saturday knowing, better than perhaps any other side, how dramatically things can change. The Foxes on the other hand, travel to the Emirates as a mirror image of the North Londoners.  A summer window punctuated by speculation of high-profile departures, zero incomings and an opening fixture stalemate against Brentford which felt like a defeat having led by two goals to nil.  Let’s take a closer look at what to expect to see from tomorrow afternoon’s match-up. Line-ups Arteta opted for a 4-3-3 in last weekend’s London derby, awarding starts to summer arrival’s Oleksandr Zinche...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette will be key against Leicester City Leicester City v Arsenal Preview Arsenal take on Leicester in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off.   The Gunners are in good form, undefeated in eight games across the league and EFL Cup,   Despite a disappointing start to the campaign, Mikel Arteta’s side look like they could challenge for European football this season but another side keen to show their progress after a tricky start is Saturday’s hosts Leicester City.   The Foxes are currently level on points with Arsenal and are just one place above the Gunners on goal difference.   However, they have also recently turned their form around with two draws followed by two wins, including a 4-2 triumph over crisis club Manchester United. So, what can we expect from Brendan Rodgers’ side on Saturday?     What can we expect from Leicester City? Leicester have been something of a mixed bag this season.   Against Unit...

Arteta blasts referee Craig Pawson after 1-0 defeat against Leicester By Will Jennings MIKEL ARTETA fumed at referee Craig Pawson for disallowing Alexandre Lacazette’s early goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat against Leicester. The Gunners were floored by a late Foxes smash and grab as Jamie Vardy netted the decisive goal in the 80th minute at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal looked to have taken the lead after just three minutes but Lacazette’s header was ruled out for offside after it was adjudged Granit Xhaka had interfered with play in front of Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Arteta blasted Pawson for chalking off the Frenchman’s strike as the Gunners, who dominated possession throughout, went down to their third defeat of the Premier League season. Asked if he’d received an explanation from Pawson about the disallowed goal, the 38-year-old moaned: “No. I asked them and they didn't say anything. “I’m really disappointed. We had it in our hands in the first half and I don't k...